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Kalama Horse Camp – Mt St Helens National Monument, Washington

Dec 31, 2025

Kalama Horse Camp sits below Mount St Helens in the Gifford Pinchot National Forest in Southwest Washington. Wind through old growth forests, ash covered trails, climb the ridges and enjoy big views of the volcano itself. This camp is very popular amongst locals but is rarely full.

Camp Overview

Campsites: 27 sites with corrals; 16 dedicated to equestrians.
Fees: $23/night, 50% off with Interagency Access Pass or Senior Passes. Additional vehicles $8 per night.
Permits: None.
Popularity: Average
Elevation: 2,032 feet
Season: May – October
Cell Service: Verizon – no coverage.

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Getting There

Directions: From Woodland, WA: Take state Route 503 East for approximately 28 miles to Forest Road 81. Take a left on Forest Road 81 towards Kalama Horse Camp Recreation Area. Follow Forest Road 81 North for approximately 8 miles. Campground is on the right.

Google Directions: Map Link
GPS Coordinates: 46.22009, -122.32440
Road Conditions: Paved, gravel. Some large potholes in paved section with deep drops. Drive slow (I’m talking 10mph slow) so you can see them. Not all are marked with spray paint.
Gas Station: Lakeside 24 Hour Fuel – 16835 Lewis River Rd, Cougar, WA 98616

Amenities & Camp Details

Stock Containment: Corrals
Stock Water: Yes, stock tank.
Potable Water: No.
Manure Bin: Yes.
Trash/Dumpster: No – pack it out.
Bathroom: Yes – vault toilet.
Day Use Parking: Yes, no fee.

Reserving Your Spot

Reservations: Link
Check In/Check Out: Check in: 2:00 p.m.; Check-out: 12:00 p.m.

Site Specifics:

Upper Loop:

Site 1: Group site – Wood corrals, Very nice long pull-through, could fit 2-3 trailers.
Site 2: Group site – Wood corrals, Very long pull-through, could fit 2-3 trailers.
Site 3: Wood corrals, pull-through, driveway.
Site 4: Wood corrals, 4-horse corral, pull-through.
Site 5: Wood corrals, 2-horse corral, shady site, back-in.
Site 6: Wood corral, pull-through, corral is up on hill from picnic table.
Site 7: Wood corral, awkward corral placement compared to picnic table, pull-through.
Site 8: Metal 4-horse corral with metal gate, sunnier corral site, long pull-through.
Site 9: Wood corral, pull-through, harder to pull out due to tree locations.
Site 10: Camp Host, 4-horse metal pipe corral.
Site 11: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 12: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 13: wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 14: 2 horse wood corrals, inside of loop B, back-in.
Site 15: 2 horse wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 16: wood corrals, back-in.
Site 17: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 18: Wood corrals, back-in.
Site 19: Wood corrals, back-in.
Site 20: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 21: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 22: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 23: Wood corrals, back-in.
Site 24: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 25: Wood corrals, pull-through.
Site 26: Wood corrals, back-in.
Site 27: Wood corrals, pull-through.

Bathrooms: Near Sites 3, 23, 24, 25 and 26
Stock Water: One per loop. Closest sites unknown.

Nearby Trails & GPX Tracks:

WHT: Kalama Falls
WHT: Red Rock Pass Loop
WHT: Toutle Trail
WHT: Fossil Trail
WHT: Cinnamon Trail
WHT: Blue Lake

Nearby Dispersed Camps

46.14358, -122.23128

Backcountry Camp Options

None known, if you have backcountry campsite info please email adventure.equines@gmail.com

Additional Resources

Current Conditions

05/30/25: Trail #204 Cinnamon Trail and #242A Kalama Falls Trail, which depart from the horse camp trailhead, remain closed due to fire damage. Trails may not be cleared of any fallen trees from winter damage, so please use caution. Approximate fire damage line shown in map below, but may not be 100% accurate.